Tag: church
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People Can’t Write and Listen
People can’t write and listen to different sets of information at the same time. Here’s how that affects preaching.
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When Do You Start Writing?
When is the “right time” to begin writing your sermon? Here’s a thought about when might be the right time to begin putting words down.
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Check the Calendar
Preachers should check the calendar to anticipate where their people are so that we can incarnationally mee them there.
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The Cost of Non-Discipleship
In addition to telling people the cost of following Jesus, preachers need to be honest about the cost of not following Jesus.
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Preach an Average Sermon
It’s okay to preach an average sermon. Jesus told us to feed His sheep. He didn’t tell us it had to be a five-course meal.
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Change it Up
To connect with everyone in the pews, we need to change up our sermon styles. This helps us connect to all learning styles.
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Intrigue Yourself
If something in your sermon doesn’t intrigue you, you either need to cut it out or majorly rework it.
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Make Room for Jesus
As preachers, we can be so focused on making room for others to encounter Jesus that we don’t encounter Him ourselves.
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Give Me the Elmore County Version
Our people want to hear sermons with examples and in language that they can understand. How can you give them truths they understand?
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Keep Quotes Short
To use quotes effectively in a sermon or talk, keep the quote short. Read more to learn why.
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